The hosts find their family origins through ancestral DNA tests.

Is Race a Social Construct? A Seat at the Table

Premiered October 05, 2017
Is Race a Social Construct?

Mitochondrial Eve is the mother of all humankind. And DNA traces her back to Africa. So if we all come from the same place, where did the idea of race come from and why is it so important in today’s society? The hosts also reveal the results of their ancestral DNA tests. Tune in for the joys, surprises, and upsets as the ladies find out what their DNA says about their family origins.

About the Program

A Seat at the Table

A Seat at the Table is a weekly series hosted by intelligent, outspoken, unapologetic African-American women. Hosts Denene Millner, Monica Pearson, and Christine White are accomplished in their own right and bring their unique perspectives through candid conversations about family, careers, health, finance, beauty, relationships and more.

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